Used Car Review: Volkswagen Golf Mk6

[@justinholding02]

Just picked up a 1.6 Multifuel that runs of E85 Ethanol, I live in France, the fuel can be found everywhere and it only costs 25€ to fill. Great car!!

[@Slowmartian]

as said the diesels do not like a lot of short trips. Definitely recommend a long journey in between

[@stevenmaginnis1965]

I have a 2012 Golf, bought new, in the entry-level American trim with a 2.5-liter inline five. My one big problem with the car was a constant stalling at stoplights that took seventeen tries for my dealer to fix. The DSG has never been a problem for me because I get my oil changed every year and I drive much less than 14,000 miles annually.

[@aaron___6014]

You get the dsg oil changed annually. It's like $200+

[@GavinRemme]

Did the base trim have DSG? "DSG" refers to the dual clutch automatic, I believe the base trim had a torque converter automatic.

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from South Africa. The Golf 6 is one of my favourite Golf generations, especially with the 1.6l petrol engine. I think the Golf 4, 5 and 6 are the best of the modern golfs.

[@s.schwarz4864]

Love my Mk6 too! 1.6 Petrol... ;)

[@emgee44]

I bought a 1.6TDI back 2016, great MPG and only £30 road tax. Sure it’s not the fastest thing but there’s plenty of low end grunt for overtaking and it’s comfortable for driving around town. Yes the clutch did start to go around 60-70k (I bought it used with 56k) but due to circumstances didn’t get it changed until 114k, so I managed to get it to last that long. I’ve had it 5 years now but it’ll have to go as it’s not ULEZ compliant, if it wasn’t for that I’d probably would keep it.

[@aldeshotoffice]

Move away from Khan and keep it

[@jaygeepea2206]

I've heard that there are loads of problems with the Golf VI to 2012, that were barely touched on in this video - so it's probably not the video you would make your decisions on if you're looking to purchase one second hand

[@swoodhall]

Purchased a Mk6 GTD a year ago, and can't fault it so far.

[@sadiqyl]

Any updates?

[@swoodhall]

@@sadiqyl hehe, still no issues, due a service now.

[@sadiqyl]

@@swoodhall thanks. I have a vw Jetta 2015 that burns through a lot of engine oil

[@swoodhall]

@@sadiqyl Just had a EGR valve failure, so had it deleted to solve this.. also had the ECU remappped to stage 1.

[@Lol-ry5sh]

@@swoodhall would you recommend it as a first car ?

[@chavyimad4804]

Wow my volkswagen golf tsi 2010 is cute and automatic transmission

[@scottchampion3511]

I’m looking at getting a mk6 GTD

[@DazzzTube]

Scott Champion I have had one for just over a year and I love it

[@aqm8470]

I have a GT. but 180bhp. Did you get one ?

[@scottchampion3511]

@@aqm8470 Wow this comment was a while ago lol I got a mk7 gtd in the end

[@esistdume]

@@scottchampion3511 awesome!

[@jawadali8199]

Very good review

[@SPIKE-0000]

Buy a Manual...Remove the DPF & EGR...and fit a Solid Mass Clutch...Get A Carbon Clean...Stage 1 Map...and away you go....

[@simonsherratt1484]

And fail your next MOT

[@SPIKE-0000]

@@simonsherratt1484 Not if you know the "Right Testers" to put it through...Happens daily....

[@youraveragejoe1]

1:20 empty fuel tank? Not good for a petrol 😬

[@forza223bowe5]

Mk6 golf is much better than the mk7.

[@rn.v4629]

u know the oil consume problem? cost u 3k to fix it... mine used 1liter oil on 3-400 kilometers lol....

[@stevenmaginnis1965]

I've driven both and they're both very good, but the Mark 6 is zippier. :-)

[@a.porzingis5119]

@@rn.v4629 which one 1.6 tdi??

[@rn.v4629]

@@a.porzingis5119 no 1.8 tsi

[@eponymous7910]

The interior, yes. Everything else...not so much

[@arpad-eloderdei6439]

When will you do a mark 7?

[@AnonymousHLT]

Is the insurance expensive for it I want it for my first car

[@EvanXDev]

2:00 wrong. It has 380 litres.

[@HumaneNewt]

Currently looking at a Mk6 as my next car but noticed there was water where spare wheel is. Do you think that this is a major issue and should I stay clear? TIA

[@shane124k2]

I own a 2010 2.0l GT golf and ive had no issues with it. (Live in Ireland so plenty of rain) Havent heard of it being an issue but I cant say for definite.

[@MacTechG4]

My '07 Rabbit (Mk V Golf in the US market) has a trunk leak, but it hasn't caused any corrosion issues, VW has exceptionally good rustproofing, it is a minor annoyance, and sometimes I have to bilge pump out the rear tire well after a particularly heavy rain... My MkVI TDI has no leak at all...

[@misterhonesty5784]

If the car has a sunroof make sure the drain holes are unplugged cuz if they get plugged that will cause a leak in your car.

[@anthonyrebock5351]

The best fkn car in the world built for humans, hands down.

[@aldeshotoffice]

My niece regularly drove from Hants to Sweden for many years. Never let her down. I have 10 plate golf tdi, love it, like sxxt off a hot shovel

[@GnarAspira]

@@aldeshotofficedo have some 1.6 tdi? i wondering buy one of this, they have full history maintenance, 132k Km, what do u think ? should i buy one of this ?

[@GnarAspira]

@@aldeshotofficedo have some 1.6 tdi? i wondering buy one of this, they have full history maintenance, 132k Km, what do u think ? should i buy one of this ?

[@joebarr2542]

Clutch failed 56000. EGR failed 64000. Not impressed.

[@ivanoxx]

then learn to use your clutch properly

[@joebarr2542]

Slave cylinder failure. Smart arse.

[@aqm8470]

Get the EGR blanked

[@simonsherratt1484]

​@@aqm8470 then the dpf won't work

[@aqm8470]

@whiskyboy good. Get that deleted too

[@Tom-jb5iu]

I'm 6ft 3 and I easily fit in the back seats of my Mk6 Golf

[@aldeshotoffice]

Alone or accompanied,

[@soultanasmaga9661]

D

[@حسنالتميمي-خ2ظ]

بنفسي اشتريج يلفولكس 😍😍😍😍😍😚😚

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Family car? Its no Suburban.

[@matthewsmith2787]

Vw are very unreliable cars. Ford Focus just need tyres and brakes and rarely any other issues

[@forza223bowe5]

Far better than the mk7 golf

[@steve00alt70]

why

[@forza223bowe5]

Optic500 More solid and refined

[@eponymous7910]

More character for sure but inferior reliability

[@ballysohal1012]

As an owner of a mk6 and 7 I would say don’t buy one. Vw don’t make good reliable cars. There ok to begin with but the novelty soon wears off. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Stay clear of vw seat Skoda and Audi’s.

[@forza223bowe5]

What broke on it ?

[@biz4twobiz463]

offer an alternative?

[@jenifonh.6949]

What a bunch of bullshit. You are probably one of those people that says fuck it to scheduled maintenance and cries when you have issues with your car. Take the car to Scheduled maintenance, maintain your car as you should and you will get a nice and reliable car. These cars are seen all over europe with high mileage.

[@alxnd_r6345]

@@jenifonh.6949 I agree. To say stay away from VW and Audi is laughable.. FFS my cheap 2008 Dacia Sandero is at 400 000 and it still goes around if serviced properly :D

[@jenifonh.6949]

@@alxnd_r6345 exactly :)

[@teamawesome2171]

True endless money pit....

[@forza223bowe5]

What problems should I look out for ?

[@eponymous7910]

@@forza223bowe5 timing chain/tensioner wear, dying water pumps, carbon buildup, dsg 7 failure, excessive oil consumption, control arm bushings, rear shocks...

[@youraveragejoe1]

Okay, we get it. You watch Scotty Kilmer.